Mental Health Essentials for People Leaders
$450
Overview
Navigating mental health challenges in the workplace can be complex.
Mental Health Essentials for People Leaders is a half-day intensive program giving you an in-depth understanding of the mental health challenges your employees might face and the skills to provide support.
This training will increase your understanding of mental health, and diminish mental health stigmas on a personal, societal, and organisational level.
Emphasising early recognition and strategic intervention, you'll be equipped with a suite of skills to navigate these challenges to foster a culture of understanding and support.
Who should attend
This short course is designed for leaders and managers who want to expand their understanding of mental health, effective communication and team management.
Skills you’ll learn
- Facilitate mental health conversations
- Promote mental wellbeing
- Positive leadership
- Resilience and work-life balance.
Learning outcomes
- Gain insight into the prevalence of mental health issues in Australia's working population
- Develop proficiency in initiating supportive conversations and interventions
- Apply strategies to foster a culture of mental well-being within teams
- Understand the balance between leadership responsibilities and accommodating mental health needs
About your instructors
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Cassandra Danskin
Cassandra is a highly regarded facilitator with a wealth of knowledge, spanning paramedic services, occupational rehabilitation and mental health. She has an exceptional ability to provide pertinent examples and deliver captivating training, and regularly conducts mental health courses. Cassandra is also an accredited principal trainer for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). -
Teresa Coffey
With over 18 years' corporate consulting experience in education, business and health, Teresa has worked across various industries, including government, and is known for her subject matter expertise. Teresa brings nine years of experience as a facilitator speciliasing in mental health and injury management. She uses relevant workplace examples to deliver engaging and energetic training sessions.
Why Swinburne?
Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts
Participant course training manual
Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere
Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors
Course downloads
Timetables
Resources
Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.